What is the cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Bilbao is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 21h.

What is the fastest way to get from Netherlands to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Netherlands and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Bilbao via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Netherlands and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Massy Tgv, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Netherlands to Bilbao?

The distance between Netherlands and Bilbao is 1181 km. The road distance is 1392.4 km.

How do I travel from Netherlands to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Antony which takes 12h 39m and costs €190 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Netherlands to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Netherlands to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Bilbao bus from?

Netherlands to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Netherlands to Bilbao train from?

Netherlands to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Netherlands to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Netherlands to Bilbao is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 21h, you could also train, which costs €170 - €550 and takes 14h 44m.

Where does the Netherlands to Bilbao bus arrive?

Netherlands to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Netherlands to Bilbao train arrive?

Netherlands to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Netherlands to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Bilbao is 1392 km. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Netherlands to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Netherlands to Bilbao?

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1683+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Netherlands to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Netherlands to Bilbao by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
best
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
4h 48m
€80–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus X845
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h
€40–105
Train, bus via Antony
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
12h 39m
€199–453
Drive 1,392.4 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Bilbaocar 1,392.4 km
13h 46m
€241–348
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
5h 30m
€67–232
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DUS - BIO
6h 42m
€90–292
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
14h 44m
€172–510
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
15h 27m
€177–450
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
23h 18m
€71–190

Netherlands to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

12h 39mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,181.4 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Bilbao, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, KLM, and Air France fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Bilbao via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 21h.

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